American Development Program

The American Development Program* recognizes the fastest amateur athletes in the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and is part of our ongoing effort to support up-and-coming American marathoners. These athletes are top local and/or regional runners who may be competing for personal best times or Olympic Trials qualifying performances but are not necessarily top national or international competitors. American Development Program qualifiers receive race morning amenities and start corral placement at the front of the field, directly behind the Elite Corral.

The American Development Program is limited to the first 300 participants who apply and meet the qualifying standards.

* Please note that while this program is geared toward American athletes, non-U.S. citizens who meet the qualifying standards will be accepted into the American Development Program.

Qualifying standards

Half marathon

Marathon

Men

sub 1:11:00

sub 2:31:00

Women

sub 1:21:00

sub 3:01:00

Men Masters (age 40+)

sub 1:13:00

sub 2:41:00

Women Masters (age 40+)

sub 1:25:00

sub 3:13:00

Qualifying times must have been run no earlier than January 1, 2017, and no later than September 1, 2019.

Program amenities include:

Separate and secure start/finish area tent

Private toilet facilities

Private gear check

Access to American Development Start Corral 15 minutes prior to official race start

Opportunity to start directly behind the Elite Corral

The application period for the American Development Program will end at 10 a.m. (U.S. Central Time), Monday, September 2, 2019, or when the program reaches a capacity of 300 participants, whichever comes first.

There are currently 235 spots available in the 2019 American Development Program.

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